SPRINGFIELD NEWSLETTER

What’s New in Springfield, NE

May 30, 2007

We’re celebrating Springfield Days 2007: A Hidden Treasure this Friday and Saturday! Join in the fun. Come on down to Springfield for tons of exciting activities and events. New this year is the Springfield Idol contest on Friday night. Also planned are a barbecue contest, fireworks, fun run, pancake feed, flea market, children’s activities… just to name a few of the events happening during the festivities. For a complete schedule, check out the link at www.springfieldnebraska.com We hope to see everyone in Springfield: A Hidden Treasure!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPRINGFIELD

Fall Soccer sign up begins June 1st. Register online at www.SSAP.org

17TH Annual Springfield Recreational Soccer Tournament will be held June 1-3 at the Springfield Soccer Complex, Hwy 50 & Platteview Rd.

Kids! Register for the Summer Reading Program, Get A Clue @ Your Library, at the Springfield Memorial Library. Begin reading right away!!! Programs begin Monday June 11th. The Summer Reading Tent will be open on Thursdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm, starting June 7th. For more information stop by or call 253-2797. Don’t forget to visit the Tent during Springfield Days on Saturday from 12-3pm.

Friday Night Music Series will be held at Soaring Wings Vineyard until September. Bring your lawn chair and picnic basket to enjoy a relaxing evening at the vineyard. For more information access this link: http://www.soaringwingswine.com/

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Sunday June 3 from 10am - 3:30pm at City Hall. Appointments are preferred. Call Michelle Heimes at 253-2564 to set up a time to be a donor.

St. Joseph’s Church is hosting Life Line Screening on Monday June 18. Four non-invasive tests that can save your life will be administered which include: Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening, and Osteoporosis Screening. These tests take less than an hour of your time. The cost is $129.00. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-324-1851. More information can be found at: www.lifelinescreening.com

June 4 - Open gym for Platteview High Boys Basketball beginning at 8:30am daily.

Reminder: Summer camp athletic schedules and events can be found at: www.GoPlatteview.com

SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL TIDBIT:
In June 1885, Ringling Brothers, showmen later of circus fame, came to Springfield - the four brothers, John, Al, Charles and Albert, via covered wagon and big bay team, all fitted for sleeping quarters for four. They rented the hall in the John T. Sexton store building on the south side, billing the town all afternoon, advertising their little Punch & Judy and song and dance entertainment. That night they packed the hall to capacity. Outside of some home talent plays, they were the first showmen to honor Springfield with their presence.
-Reference: Springfield, Nebraska At It’s Source 1882-1982

~I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.
Lily Tomlin

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